Grandvalira, The Highest Golf Club in Europe Chooses Ransomes Jacobsen

August 11, 2009
Ipswich, England - August 11, 2009 - Grandvalira Golf Club, the highest golf club in Europe situated at 2250 metres above sea level in the heart of the Pyrenees, has taken a package of Ransomes Jacobsen turf maintenance equipment from Spanish distributor Green Mowers of Burgos. Ransomes Jacobsen is Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company.

The nine-hole course, designed by French-based course architect Jeremy Pern, is 2,590 metres in length and features 31 bunkers. It also has a 15-bay driving range in a dedicated practice area.

Construction began back in 2007 and the course was officially opened on 17th September 2008. Golf can be played from late May to October, when the snow has disappeared and it is a further amenity at the resort which is renowned as the skiing capital of Andorra.

About Ransomes Jacobsen
Ransomes Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s grounds care professionals. They provide dedicated support and service training and conduct thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S., Asia, Oceania and South America, and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Ransomes Jacobsen, headquartered in Ipswich, England, is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.ransomesjacobsen.com.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.

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David Rosenberg, Vice President, Investor Relations
(401) 457-2288
Kyle Williams, Manager, Investor Relations
(401) 457-2288

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